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    How To Parent an ADHD Child with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

    “Emotional sunburn”, “an allergy to rejection”, “a physical blow to the gut”, or an “emotional third-degree burn”. These statements are often used to describe an intense, sudden and overwhelming wave of emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection, criticism, or failure—better known as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). RSD is not reflected in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-5) but it is widely recognized by clinicians and research, most often as a core and debilitating feature of ADHD and neurodivergence. Research indicates that approximately 98%-99% of adolescents and adults with ADHD experience some degree of RSD.

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